To Live and Die in LA (D.O.P Robby Müller 1985) w/ Joey Gantner

Sep 25

Felicia is joined by Joe Gantner to discuss Robby Müller’s vision of the underground crime scene in LA, in William Friedkin’s To Live and Die in LA (1985).

We get right into why this is one of the sexiest crime films of the 80s, and Müller’s use of red and green throughout which set the time of the story.

We also gush about William Petersen’s ass acting, and how no one will ever be able to live up to such a brave performance.

Send us your thoughts on the episode - what are your thoughts on the counterfeit scenes? Do you like Wang Chungs soundtrack? Let us know by sending us a message on any of our social platforms or by email: seeingfacesinmovies@gmail.com

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Sources:
To Live and Die in L.A. movie review (1985) | Roger Ebert

Life Authentic | To Live and Die in L.A. (1985) - Bright Wall/Dark Room (brightwalldarkroom.com)

The Film That Returned William Friedkin to Critical Acclaim | Vanity Fair

Robby Muller a muse to Wenders, Jarmusch, Friedkin - Variety

Celebrating Robby Müller, Who Created Look of Indie Film Classics - The New York Times (nytimes.com)

Robby Müller obituary: a king of the quizzical image | Sight & Sound | BFI

To Live and Die in L.A. Blu-ray - Willem Dafoe (dvdbeaver.com)

Eddie and Ben Friday Night Neo-Noir: To Live and Die in L.A. (1985) intro 20210716

Outro music: To Live and Die in La by Wang Chung

FILMS MENTIONED:
Down By Law (Jim Jarmusch 1986)

Thief (Michael Mann 1981)

Manhunter (Michael Mann 1986)